The First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles - Recent changes [en]

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-	~~AL JENNINGS~~ who ~~has served~~ as the Church's Custodian for 38 years ~~is retiring~~. He has cared for ~~the~~ Church and each of us in so many gracious ways~~. If~~ you ~~would like to contribute to a purse to honor~~ Al~~, please send your contributions to the Church Office~~.	+	CONGRATULATIONS to Al Jennings who retired today after serving as the Church's Custodian for 38 years. He has cared for our Church and each of us in so many gracious ways; thank you, Al.

-	~~WELCOME BACK SUNDAY - September 12th~~, ~~enjoy "make your own" ice cream sundaes after the service as we celebrate the beginning of a new year~~ in ~~Sunday School~~.	+	CONGRATULATIONS & BEST WISHES to Adam Williams and Laura Snyder, and to Stephen Fleming and Lisa Battaglia, who each were joined in marriage yesterday, here in our Sanctuary.

	CHANCEL CHOIR rehearsals begin Thurs., Sept. 9 at 7:30 PM. Join us!		CHANCEL CHOIR rehearsals begin Thurs., Sept. 9 at 7:30 PM. Join us!
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		+	WELCOME BACK SUNDAY - September 12th, enjoy "make your own" ice cream sundaes after the service as we celebrate the beginning of a new year in Sunday School.

	PWC TEAM PLANNING meets Thurs., Sept. 9 at 9:30AM		PWC TEAM PLANNING meets Thurs., Sept. 9 at 9:30AM

-	PWC OPENING LUNCHEON, Thurs. Sept 23 at noon. All women of the church are invited to join us for fellowship and lunch in Dobson Hall. Rev. Lindsey will introduce our new Bible Study for 2010-2011	+	BIBLE STUDY BEGINS Wed., Sept. 15 in the Conner Room at 7pm, with the Pastor. We will read and interpret The Gospel of John. All are welcome; please come.
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		+	PWC OPENING LUNCHEON, Thurs. Sept 23 at noon. All women of the church are invited to join us for fellowship and lunch in Dobson Hall. Rev. Lindsey will introduce our new Bible Study for 2010-2011.
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		+	LET'S SING! Youth Choir begins Sept. 26th in the choir room, from 10:45 - 11:30 (during adult coffee hour). Our singers are a devoted group, but they would be happy to have new singers join them. Have fun, contribute to worship and learn more about music! Ability to read music is not required. Questions? Contact Carol Vedder.

	ART EXHIBIT of the work of Manor Resident Fred Yehl, at the Schweinfurth Museum in Auburn from August 29 to Oct 17. Fred, who is 92, still paints everyday and teaches a weekly art class at the Community Center. On display will be more than 85 of his stylized tempera paintings of leaves, flowers, animals and buildings.		ART EXHIBIT of the work of Manor Resident Fred Yehl, at the Schweinfurth Museum in Auburn from August 29 to Oct 17. Fred, who is 92, still paints everyday and teaches a weekly art class at the Community Center. On display will be more than 85 of his stylized tempera paintings of leaves, flowers, animals and buildings.
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	WE WILL BE BUILDING A HOUSE with Habitat for Humanity, and for our Church to participate we need to contribute $5,000 for tools / materials. Please give generously to this mission project that benefits families on the Near West Side of Syracuse.		WE WILL BE BUILDING A HOUSE with Habitat for Humanity, and for our Church to participate we need to contribute $5,000 for tools / materials. Please give generously to this mission project that benefits families on the Near West Side of Syracuse.

-	FOOD PANTRY REQUESTS The Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry requests ~~juices~~, ~~canned fruits~~ & ~~veggies~~, ~~tomato products~~, ~~pasta~~ & ~~sauce~~, ~~macaroni mixes and rice~~. ~~Thanks~~!	+	FOOD PANTRY REQUESTS The Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry requests cereals, pancake mix & syrup, crackers, jam & jelly, mayonnaise. Thank You!

-	~~PWC ON POINT FOR COLLEGE: We collected and donated many new bed pillows and towels for students leaving for college~~ in ~~August~~. ~~Thanks!~~	+	HORIZON BIBLE study books are available in the church office. The cost for the books this year is $8.00

	PWC CHURCH WORLD SERVICE SCHOOL KITS are being made. Items needed to fill kits to be sent to children in Haiti, etc.: 1 pair blunt scissors, 1 12" ruler, 1 pencil sharpener, 6 new pencils with erasers, 1 large eraser, 1 box 24 crayons, notebook of ruled paper approx. 8-1/2” x 11” containing 150-200 sheets of paper, 12 sheets colored construction paper.		PWC CHURCH WORLD SERVICE SCHOOL KITS are being made. Items needed to fill kits to be sent to children in Haiti, etc.: 1 pair blunt scissors, 1 12" ruler, 1 pencil sharpener, 6 new pencils with erasers, 1 large eraser, 1 box 24 crayons, notebook of ruled paper approx. 8-1/2” x 11” containing 150-200 sheets of paper, 12 sheets colored construction paper.

		+	PWC ON POINT FOR COLLEGE: We collected and donated many new bed pillows and towels for students leaving for college in August. Thanks!

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-	~~SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL is in session! Following~~ the ~~Children~~'s ~~Moment, students~~ in ~~Grades 1-4 are invited~~ to ~~an ungraded classroom where we will learn one of~~ the ~~Parables of Jesus; nursery care is available for younger children~~.	+	AL JENNINGS who has served as the Church's Custodian for 38 years is retiring. He has cared for the Church and each of us in so many gracious ways. If you would like to contribute to a purse to honor Al, please send your contributions to the Church Office.

-	~~NURSERY CARE is available during the summer for infants, toddlers and pre~~-~~schoolers. One adult volunteer is needed each Sunday; please speak to Dolores May or Lori Sheriff if interested~~ in ~~volunteering~~.	+	WELCOME BACK SUNDAY - September 12th, enjoy "make your own" ice cream sundaes after the service as we celebrate the beginning of a new year in Sunday School.

-	~~SINCERE THANKS to everyone who worked on Vacation Bible School~~. ~~Over 140 children had a wonderful week aboard ship~~, ~~coming to know the Lord from leaders in each of the churches, and developing lifelong friendships~~.	+	CHANCEL CHOIR rehearsals begin Thurs., Sept. 9 at 7:30 PM. Join us!

-	~~PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE with any pastoral concerns~~. ~~Dr. Lindsey is on vacation, but wants to know your needs~~, ~~and will call you back~~.	+	PWC TEAM PLANNING meets Thurs., Sept. 9 at 9:30AM

-	~~THERE ARE NO SESSION OR DEACONS MEETINGS in the month~~ of ~~August~~.	+	PWC OPENING LUNCHEON, Thurs. Sept 23 at noon. All women of the church are invited to join us for fellowship and lunch in Dobson Hall. Rev. Lindsey will introduce our new Bible Study for 2010-2011

-	~~AL JENNINGS who has served as~~ the ~~Church's Custodian for 38 years is retiring for medical reasons. Throughout these years~~, ~~he has cared for~~ the ~~Church and each of us~~ in ~~so many gracious ways. If you would like~~ to ~~contribute to a purse to honor Al~~, ~~please send your contributions to~~ the ~~Church Office~~.	+	ART EXHIBIT of the work of Manor Resident Fred Yehl, at the Schweinfurth Museum in Auburn from August 29 to Oct 17. Fred, who is 92, still paints everyday and teaches a weekly art class at the Community Center. On display will be more than 85 of his stylized tempera paintings of leaves, flowers, animals and buildings.

	WE WILL BE BUILDING A HOUSE with Habitat for Humanity, and for our Church to participate we need to contribute $5,000 for tools / materials. Please give generously to this mission project that benefits families on the Near West Side of Syracuse.		WE WILL BE BUILDING A HOUSE with Habitat for Humanity, and for our Church to participate we need to contribute $5,000 for tools / materials. Please give generously to this mission project that benefits families on the Near West Side of Syracuse.
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	PWC CHURCH WORLD SERVICE SCHOOL KITS are being made. Items needed to fill kits to be sent to children in Haiti, etc.: 1 pair blunt scissors, 1 12" ruler, 1 pencil sharpener, 6 new pencils with erasers, 1 large eraser, 1 box 24 crayons, notebook of ruled paper approx. 8-1/2” x 11” containing 150-200 sheets of paper, 12 sheets colored construction paper.		PWC CHURCH WORLD SERVICE SCHOOL KITS are being made. Items needed to fill kits to be sent to children in Haiti, etc.: 1 pair blunt scissors, 1 12" ruler, 1 pencil sharpener, 6 new pencils with erasers, 1 large eraser, 1 box 24 crayons, notebook of ruled paper approx. 8-1/2” x 11” containing 150-200 sheets of paper, 12 sheets colored construction paper.
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-	RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM on 8/1 were Silas Williams, brother of Jake and Ben, Infant child of Kari & Eric Williams; Olivia Claire Teale, Infant twin of Karen & Stuart Teale, Grandchild to Frank Johnson and Braden Joseph Teale, Infant twin of Karen & Stuart Teale, Grandson to Frank Johnson.
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-	~~CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES to Kerrie Nesbitt and Ben Wormer who were married here on 7/31. Ben is the grandson of Jean Benedict.~~
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-	CLASS of 2010 H.S. GRADUATES who are part of this congregation include: Noah Allyn, Sean Cooney, Kelly Dove, Hilary Fenner, Tessa Green, Kate Tiedemann and Aaron Weiss. Congratulations to the graduates and their families!

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	===Welcome, Thanks, Congratulations & Transitions===		===Welcome, Thanks, Congratulations & Transitions===
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		+	'''Sincere Thanks''' to everyone who worked on Vacation Bible School. Over 140 children had a wonderful week aboard ship, coming to know the Lord from leaders in each of the churches, and developing lifelong friendships.
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		+	'''Baptized''' on 8/1 were Silas Williams, brother of Jake and Ben, Infant child of Kari & Eric Williams; Olivia Claire Teale, Infant twin of Karen & Stuart Teale, Grandchild to Frank Johnson and Braden Joseph Teale, Infant twin of Karen & Stuart Teale, Grandson to Frank Johnson.
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		+	'''Congratulationas and Best Wishes''' to Kerrie Nesbitt and Ben Wormer who were married here on 7/31. Ben is the grandson of Jean Benedict.
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		+	'''Class of 2010 H.S. Graduates''' who are part of this congregation include: Noah Allyn, Sean Cooney, Kelly Dove, Hilary Fenner, Tessa Green, Kate Tiedemann and Aaron Weiss. Congratulations to the graduates and their families!

	'''Baptized''' on 7/25: is Kyle Matthew Shih, infant son of Grant and Emily Shih; and William Gelston, infant son of Christopher and Rebecca Gelston		'''Baptized''' on 7/25: is Kyle Matthew Shih, infant son of Grant and Emily Shih; and William Gelston, infant son of Christopher and Rebecca Gelston
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	'''Congratulationas and Best Wishes''' to Marianne Kixmiller and Eddy Brennan, married in the Sanctuary 07/17/2010.		'''Congratulationas and Best Wishes''' to Marianne Kixmiller and Eddy Brennan, married in the Sanctuary 07/17/2010.

-	'''Received into membership''' in the ~~aburch~~ and declaring his faith in Christ anew 07/11 is Frank Johnson.	+	'''Received into membership''' in the church and declaring his faith in Christ anew 07/11 is Frank Johnson.

	'''Baptized''' on 7/11: cousins Ella Kimball Kresge daughter of Allie and Kurt Kresge, and Jack Holden Nicolet son of Stephanie and Mark Nicolet.		'''Baptized''' on 7/11: cousins Ella Kimball Kresge daughter of Allie and Kurt Kresge, and Jack Holden Nicolet son of Stephanie and Mark Nicolet.